Senior Cost Controller

Job title: Senior Cost Controller

Company: HEB Construction


Job description: Are you a skilled financial professional with a passion for driving cost efficiency and optimizing business performance? We’re seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to lead cost management processes, ensure financial accuracy, and support the success of our projects and operations.The role:As a Senior Cost Controller, you will oversee cost management processes such as financial planning, advanced cost analysis and providing guidance and leadership to the cost control for the division. This role will ensure that all projects and operations are executed within budget and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.Key areas of responsibility will be to:

• Lead the preparation and oversight of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful cost reports to senior management.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Review and challenge project forecasts, analyzing monthly expenses and divisional profitability.
• Manage project cost reports, including WIP, accruals, and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Partner with operational teams to drive value initiatives and ensure effective cost control measures.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with project managers, procurement, and other departments to ensure financial efficiency.

About you:To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, ideally a Masters degree or professional certification (CA, CPA, CMA)
• A minimum of 4+ years experience in cost control or financial analysis or related role
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP) and advanced Microsoft Excel (Data Analysis) skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities, coupled with excellent organisational and time management skills to meet tight and consistent deadlines.

What We Offer:Joining HEB Construction means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive team where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish. Here’s what you can expect:

• Exciting and diverse opportunities to work on some of the most innovative and high-profile projects in the industry.
• Continuous learning and professional development, supported by a team of experts committed to your success.
• Great employee benefits such as health and life insurance, fuel and retailer discounts, increased kiwisaver employer contribution rates over tenure milestones

About HEB:HEB Construction is a leading, award-winning New Zealand civil construction Company. For over 40 years we have provided our clients with a diverse multi-disciplined civil engineering infrastructure capability in ports, roads, marine, bridge, three-waters, land development, rail, and precast construction and maintenance. With several branches nationwide, and over 1300 employees, we are part of the international concessions and construction group VINCI; giving us access to the technical knowledge, expertise, and financial strength of one of the world’s largest construction companies, and the ability to undertake a wide range and value of civil construction projects.Please note we will not be reviewing applications over the Christmas period between 20 December 2024 – 6 January 2025. We will endeavor to provide you with an update on your application as soon as possible after this period. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Expected salary:

Location: Auckland

Job date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:16:49 GMT

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